30/09/2026
Earthquake in New Zealand
A devastating earthquake shook Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, 2011. Initial reports said at least 65 people had died in the rubble.
Nachrichten aus den Skigebieten - fĂĽr Skifahrer und Rodler
Photo: Dago Wiedamann
30/09/2026
2011 Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo
From February 23 to March 6, Oslo will host the 2011 Nordic World Ski Championships, featuring ski jumping, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined.
30/09/2026
Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in March 2011
Lahti, Stockholm and Falun are the venues for the final Cross-Country World Cup races after the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
30/09/2026
Dutch royal family’s ski holiday in Lech
For more than 50 years, the Dutch monarchs have travelled to the idyllic village of Lech, spending a total of two weeks on a ski holiday in the Arlberg region.
30/09/2026
Will Maria Riesch win the 2011 World Cup?
With the season nearing its end, Lindsey Vonn—both friend and rival of Maria Riesch—is increasingly hot on the heels of the likeable Upper Bavarian.
30/09/2026
Neuner wins the sprint World Cup in Oslo
Just before the competition began, it was still uncertain whether Magdalena Neuner would be able to start in Oslo at all. The Wallgau native was suffering from a bad cough on the morning of the competition.
30/09/2026
The end of the friendship between Riesch and Vonn?
If the American continues to come across as an envious and poor loser, she will certainly lose popularity in the international skiing world.
30/09/2026
2011 Ski Season Finale in Nassfeld
To entertain holidaymakers as the 2011 ski season draws to a close, the Nassfeld ski region is hosting a variety of show events, including the “Festa de Cuba.”
30/09/2026
A Ski Holiday in Afghanistan?
The Koh-e-Baba Mountains, in the heart of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Province, offer ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding: the slopes are covered in fine powder snow.
30/09/2026
Variety show marks the end of the Zugspitze ski season on 1 May
To mark the end of the ski season on 1 May 2011, the Zugspitze celebrates with breathtaking variety entertainment at dizzying heights
30/09/2026
Canada extends ski season until the end of May 2011
Following heavy snowfall last week, several Canadian ski resorts have extended their ski season until the end of May.
30/09/2026
Sochi to Rival Alpine Ski Resorts
Sochi is sure to give the famous ski resorts of the Alps a run for their money after the 2014 Winter Olympics. It is a natural paradise in its own right.
30/09/2026
American Dream Meadowlands in New Jersey
One of the highlights of this billion-dollar project will be an indoor ski slope open year-round, which will, of course, be the largest of its kind in all of North America.
30/09/2026
Summer skiing at the Schnalstal Glacier 2011
The Gentlemenriders SummerCamp at the Schnalstal Glacier is inviting visitors to enjoy summer skiing in South Tyrol again in 2011.
30/09/2026
Summer Skiing in the Namibian Desert
It sounds incredible, but it’s true: skiing beneath the African sun in Namibia. And all without snow, with temperatures around 40 degrees in the sun. When the sand dunes in Namibia shimmer in the heat, you can really work up a sweat skiing and carving turns.
30/09/2026
Swiss ski area Fideriser Heuberge changes hands
After recent rumors that the popular ski area in GraubĂĽnden might soon close, the future of the Fideriser Heuberge as a ski resort in Switzerland now appears to be firmly secured.
30/09/2026
Karwendel Ski Region – Summer Concerts Get Under Way
The Karwendel ski area invites you to summer concerts beneath the peaks of the Tyrolean Alps in July and August. The historic town of Schwaz welcomes music lovers in an elegant setting.
30/09/2026
Activity and adventure in Tux-Finkenberg
The Tux-Finkenberg ski region is one of Austria’s most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. Its 245 kilometres of groomed ski runs, more than 70 cable cars and lifts, and 30 mountain huts, restaurants and places to relax attract tens of thousands of keen skiers every year. In summer, the Tux-Finkenberg ski area reveals another, equally appealing side—as a paradise for adventure sports enthusiasts.
30/09/2026
Swiss holiday resorts generously offer free cards
Okay, skiing in Switzerland isn’t an option right now—but visitors can still enjoy the snow in the Swiss mountains if they take advantage of the offers from many Swiss holiday and ski resorts, which let them use the mountain railways for free. This is the way up to the peaks of the Swiss Alps, where the air is clear and the views are fantastic.
30/09/2026
Ski Opening in Italy
The ski lifts in Italy start operating from the first Sunday of Advent. The Alpine regions are particularly well suited to a ski holiday. The best places to ski in Italy are the Aosta Valley, Piedmont and Lombardy, as well as the Italian Dolomites.
30/09/2026
Ski opening in the Altaussee / Loser ski area
An early 2014 season opening for the Altaussee / Loser ski area: after 150 centimetres of fresh snow, the lifts are opening as early as 25 October. Season ski passes go on sale at the same time.
30/09/2026
Alpine Ski World Cup dates
The 2014/2015 Alpine Ski World Cup got under way with the giant slalom on the Sölden glacier. See all dates for the 38 men's and 34 women's World Cup races.
30/09/2026
Glacier collapse in the Dolomites
A massive section of glacier broke away at Punta Rocco, killing at least 7 mountaineering tourists on July 3, 2022. The glacier broke off along a 200-meter stretch and thundered down into the valley as an avalanche traveling at up to 300...
30/09/2026
Children learn to ski through play in Leogang.
Kids also have great fun on a ski holiday in Leogang. At Leo’s Kinderland, they learn to handle skis and snowboards through play. Later, they’ll be able to get around the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm/Leogang with confidence.
30/09/2026
Ski Holidays in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is still an insider tip. You can enjoy one of Europe’s best ski holidays in Bulgaria—and at a very affordable price. A ski holiday here is full of charm, warm hospitality and surprises.
30/09/2026
Snowboarding Highlight in Garmisch
The Red Bull Gap Session kicks off on March 8, 2008, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The snowboarding elite will showcase extraordinary highlights on what is probably the biggest kicker ever built.
30/09/2026
Ski Mountaineering at Lake Achensee
In ski mountaineering, mountains are climbed in unprepared terrain. On February 16, a ski mountaineering competition will take place in the Rofan Mountains in Maurach on Lake Achensee.
30/09/2026
Ski Flying World Cup in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf will host the Ski Flying World Championships from February 21 to 24. Will the kings of the air break the 223-meter record set by Norway’s Roar Ljoekelsoey?
30/09/2026
Ski Holiday in Oberstaufen
Oberstaufen’s hilly landscape and unspoiled nature attract many ski holidaymakers. Wonderful, mile-long runs lead across wide alpine meadows. An enticing après-ski scene adds to the atmosphere. There’s no chance of getting bored in Oberstaufen.
30/09/2026
Powder Snow in Montafon
Montafon offers plenty of glorious powder snow. The exceptionally long ski season makes for a relaxing holiday, with few crowds and hardly any long waits.
